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technology23 days ago•4 min saved

Anthropic CEO urges G7 to keep AI united and regulated

Anthropic chief Dario Amodei urged G7 leaders to resist splintering over advanced AI deployment and to pursue a united, standards-driven approach to frontier models, a stance echoed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis. The appeal follows a US export ban on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable, highlighting tensions over access, supply chains and national security. Macron pressed for stronger AI regulation and shared standards, while Narendra Modi stressed the need for democratic nations to have AI-model access, as the three executives proposed a US‑led evaluation forum and a technical standards body to coordinate global AI development and defense.

via Financial Times|

#ai-governance #anthropic #artificial-intelligence

technology23 days ago•3 min saved

AI Chiefs Call for U.S.-Led Global Rules Coalition at G7

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis urged a U.S.-led international AI coalition at a closed-door G7 lunch to shape global standards for frontier models, amid export-control tensions and rising cybersecurity concerns; OpenAI’s Sam Altman and other tech leaders backed a forum for testing standards and cross-border cooperation on AI policy and safety.

via CNBC|

#ai #cybersecurity #export-controls

science1 month ago•12 min saved

Global rules reshape humanity's approach to first contact

The 2026 update to the International Academy of Astronautics' post-detection protocols for SETI requires independent, multi-instrument verification before any public announcement of a potential extraterrestrial signal, with data and methods opened after confirmation; it strengthens researcher safety and spectrum protection amid rising interference, calls for broad international consultation (via the UN) before any messaging to aliens, and establishes a permanent Post-Detection Sub-Committee to guide long-term societal implications, treating the framework as a living document to be presented at the 2026 International Astronautical Congress.

via The Conversation|

#extraterrestrial-life #international-cooperation #post-detection-protocols

space1 month ago•5 min saved

Cosmic Smile: SMILE Launch Signals China–EU Space Cooperation Era

The Vega-C rocket successfully launched the SMILE satellite, a joint China–ESA mission led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and ESA, featuring a new Soft X-ray Imager to study how the solar wind interacts with Earth's magnetosphere. The mission marks the first mission-level China–Europe space-science collaboration, with coordinated ground control and plans for future joint initiatives like the CATCH microsatellite constellation.

via Global Times|

#china-eu-space #esa #international-cooperation

space2 months ago•5 min saved

ESA and JAXA Unite on Ramses: A Historic Mission to Study Apophis and Boost Planetary Defense

ESA and JAXA signed an agreement to launch the Ramses mission to the near-Earth asteroid Apophis, with a planned 2028 launch and a 2029 rendezvous during its close Earth flyby at about 32,000 km. The mission aims to study how Apophis behaves under Earth's gravity and to collect data that could improve asteroid deflection and monitoring strategies, informing future planetary-defense efforts. ESA will lead spacecraft design and operations, JAXA will contribute lightweight solar arrays and an infrared imager, and ESA’s NEO Coordination Centre will refine orbital predictions ahead of the flyby. This collaboration showcases international partnership as a cornerstone of global space safety.”,

via The Daily Galaxy|

#apophis #esa #international-cooperation

environment2 months ago•6 min saved

Colombia hosts a new power as 60 countries push fossil-fuel transition, Trump absent

Colombia and the Netherlands hosted the First International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels, drawing about 60 countries to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels outside the UN COP framework; organizers say this coalition represents a 'new power' in climate action, while the US federal government under Trump is not invited. US states like California and Quebec are pursuing aggressive domestic policies, highlighting financing and debt barriers that complicate a rapid transition.

via Euronews.com|

#climate-change #environment #fossil-fuels

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Latvia Joins Artemis Accords, Broadening Global Moon Exploration

Latvia signed NASA’s Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters, becoming the 62nd signatory and reinforcing a growing international commitment to peaceful, transparent, and cooperative space exploration as NASA progresses toward a sustained lunar presence; the ceremony drew participants from more than 40 signatories and underscored Latvia’s contributions to the global space ecosystem.

via NASA (.gov)|

#artemis-accords #international-cooperation #latvia

environment2 months ago•7 min saved

Colombia launches global push to move beyond fossil fuels at Santa Marta

Colombia, with the Netherlands, is convening a 'coalition of the willing' at Santa Marta on 28–29 April to break the UN climate deadlock over phasing out fossil fuels. About 54 countries will attend, including some fossil-fuel producers and vulnerable developing nations, while major powers like the US, China, India and Gulf states are absent. The summit aims to craft concrete transition pathways, finance mechanisms, and technology transfer, and will include a planned second summit in Tuvalu next year, plus Indigenous and marginalised communities’ voices. Colombia has also halted new licensing for coal, oil, and gas as it pivots to renewables and other sectors.

via The Guardian|

#climate-change #energy-transition #environment

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Global progressives unite in Barcelona to push back against the far-right

More than 3,000 progressive leaders and activists from 100+ organizations gathered in Barcelona to launch the Global Progressive Mobilization, a coordinated effort to counter the rise of far-right and nationalist movements worldwide, with Pedro Sánchez hosting and using the event to elevate his international leadership profile alongside figures like Lula, Ramaphosa, and Sheinbaum.

via politico.eu|

#barcelona #far-right #global-progressive-mobilization

space3 months ago•6 min saved

Europe’s Module Powers Artemis II, signaling broader Moon-partnered ambitions

Artemis II’s Moon flyby benefited from the Airbus-built European Service Module, which provides propulsion, life-support and thermal control for Orion; the module performed flawlessly, underscoring Europe’s long-running role in human spaceflight and signaling ambitions to supply modules for Artemis III/IV and participate in the lunar Gateway through international cooperation.

via Nature|

#airbus #artemis-ii #european-service-module

environment3 months ago•2 min saved

Global Rivers at Risk as Migratory Freshwater Fish Near Collapse

A CMS-backed UN assessment warns migratory freshwater fish have declined by about 81% since 1970, risking river health and livelihoods; habitat loss, overfishing and pollution across basins from the Amazon and Danube to the Mekong, Ganges–Brahmaputra and Nile threaten hundreds of species, with some already extinct and others surviving mainly in captivity. About 350 migratory species could gain protection under CMS, underscoring the need for cross-border river connectivity and international cooperation ahead of COP15 in Campo Verde.

via ScienceAlert|

#environment #freshwater-biodiversity #habitat-destruction

environment-energy3 months ago•13 min saved

Rivers in Peril: Global Migratory Fish Declines Threaten Food and Culture

A global assessment finds migratory freshwater fish collapsing due to dams, overfishing, habitat loss and pollution; 97% of migratory species are at risk of extinction, mega-fish in the Mekong have declined ~95% since 1970, and cross-border cooperation under the Convention on Migratory Species is needed to restore river connectivity and protect livelihoods and diets across major basins.

via The Conversation|

#biodiversity-decline #dams #environment-energy

world3 months ago•4 min saved

Europe and Japan pledge to help secure Hormuz amid Iran-led shipping disruption

Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan say they are prepared to contribute to securing the Strait of Hormuz and supporting safe passage for global energy markets amid escalating tensions with Iran, though they have not outlined concrete commitments; despite attacks and disruptions, traffic continues selectively and oil prices rise as risk is reassessed.

via Euronews.com|

#energy-markets #hormuz-strait #international-cooperation

space4 months ago•55 min saved

Moon Gateway: Debating the case for an orbital lunar outpost

The Lunar Gateway—NASA's planned Moon-orbiting space station developed with international partners—is meant to help test deep-space technology and serve as a staging post for Artemis missions. Its high cost and funding uncertainties spark a debate: supporters say the outpost enables sustainable, international Moon exploration, while critics question its necessity. Even if Gateway is canceled, much of its hardware could be repurposed, but abandoning it could weaken U.S. leadership and international trust in future deep-space cooperation.

via Space|

#artemis-program #international-cooperation #lunar-gateway

world4 months ago•3 min saved

California and UK ink clean-energy pact to boost offshore wind and investment

California and the United Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen collaboration on clean-energy technologies, especially offshore wind, easing UK firms’ access to California’s market, boosting joint research, and reaffirming commitment to UN climate goals amid U.S. policy shifts.

via politico.eu|

#clean-energy #climate-action #international-cooperation